Comparison

Vigloo vs Sugar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vigloo

Explore a curated collection of short, intense dramas perfect for on-the-go viewing. Enjoy premium original series, from romance to thrillers, with new episodes added weekly. Experience seamless HD vertical playback designed for mobile.

Highlights
  • Premier short dramas
  • Premium-quality originals
  • Personalized recommendations
  • New episodes weekly
  • Seamless HD vertical viewing
Read full description

Vigloo – Premier Short Dramas Discover premier short dramas, captivating stories, and exclusive content only on Vigloo. Looking for intense short episodes during your commute, lunch break, or late-night unwind? Vigloo offers a curated collection of premier short dramas designed for modern viewing. From romance and revenge, to billionaire CEOs and mafia dons, every Vigloo drama delivers powerful storytelling in bite-sized episodes. What You’ll Love on Vigloo • Premium-quality originals - from Hollywood-style movies to K-dramas • Personalized recommendations with new episodes added weekly • Built for mobile entertainment - seamless HD vertical viewing Watch anytime, anywhere. Download Vigloo now and start your next short drama obsession. Follow Vigloo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vigloo_official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ViglooOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vigloo_official Blog: https://vigloo-blog.com/

About

Sugar

Engage in authentic conversations with beloved manga characters, their dialogue meticulously approved by original creators. Unlock secret storylines and exclusive content by remembering interactions and completing missions. Enjoy companionship anytime, anywhere with characters always ready to chat.

Highlights
  • Authentic character conversations
  • Creator-approved dialogue
  • Character memory system
  • Unlockable secret storylines
  • Exclusive card and quote rewards
  • Personal romance wall
Features
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- Chat with popular manga characters. Every phrases and emotional nuance is crafted and approved by the original creators for 100% authenticity - Character Memory & Story Unlocks Every text you send are remembered by your favorite character. Share your everyday life, and unlock secret storylines hidden beneath the surface. Anytime, Anywhere—Sugar’s characters are always just a message away, ready to keep you company. Complete missions to unlock exclusive Cards & Quotes, and build your personal “romance wall.” a collection of memories only you and your character share.

Screenshots

Vigloo4 screens
Sugar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Vigloo at #75 against Sugar's unranked. Sugar's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vigloo sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 7 days and Sugar sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vigloo ships an update weekly, Sugar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Vigloo versus Sugar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViglooSugar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#75 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.113 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB141 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSpoonlabs, Inc.Sugar AI Lab, Inc.

Customer experience

Vigloo

All ratings2,111 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews932 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.8%

Sugar

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Vigloo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Playlist/series disappearing
  • Inability to watch ads for rewards

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer episode duration
  • More Korean/Japanese content
  • Ability to skip episodes
  • Improved ad rewards system

Sugar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Vigloo

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Membership2 variants$17.997 Days
  • Weekly Membership7 Days trial$17.997 Days
  • Monthly Membership$35.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Yearly Membership$149.991 Year
One-time5
  • 100 Coins+Bonus$0.99
  • 500 Coins+Bonus$4.99
  • Coin 1000+Bonus$9.99
Show 2 more
  • 2000 Coins+Bonus$19.99
  • Coin 3000+Bonus$29.99
10 purchases

Sugar

One-time10
  • 枕頭$1.99
  • 枕頭$3.99
  • 世界和平月卡$5.99
Show 7 more
  • 枕頭$6.99
  • 枕頭$8.99
  • 枕頭$22.99
  • 枕頭$39.99
  • 世界和平月卡$59.99
  • 枕頭$59.99
  • 枕頭$89.99

Questions

Is Vigloo free?
Vigloo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sugar free?
Sugar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vigloo or Sugar have ads?
Neither Vigloo nor Sugar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vigloo or Sugar?
Vigloo ships an update weekly, and Sugar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vigloo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sugar on October 30, 2026.

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